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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.91, 16,309.61 and 6,250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.91, 16,309.61 and 6,250.67 is: 9,377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.91 : 16,309.61 = 6,250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.91/16,309.61 = 6,250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.91x = 16,309.61 × 6,250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.91x = 101,945,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,945,989.94/10,870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.87

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